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Developing personal and community use of digital technology can help us feel valued and valuable

Changes in family or employment circumstances, perhaps coupled with
reducing physical or mental capabilities, may diminish ones sense of
personal value and identity later in life. There may be more time to
pursue personal interests, but for some people being able to contribute
something to others can also be important. Digital technology can
support new social and well as personal interests in this regard.

Community and voluntary organisations depend heavily on older people as
volunteers, and older people may be willing to participate in innovative
approaches to local community building using digital technology, if this
is combined with some support. Focussing on how digital technology can
enable older people to contribute to their community offers benefits for
them, and for their communities.